James H Boyd Intermediate School, formerly Cuba Hill School, is a three-year Intermediate School that teaches grades 3–5. It is part of the Elwood School District in Huntington, New York.
Serving 421 students in grades 3-5, James H Boyd Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: James H Boyd Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Huntington, NY, encompassing approximately 5.3 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James H Boyd Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
James H Boyd Elementary School's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
421 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
James H Boyd Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James H Boyd Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#815 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James H Boyd Elementary School's ranking?
James H Boyd Elementary School is ranked #815 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are James H Boyd Elementary School often compared to?
James H Boyd Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paumanok Elementary School, Otsego Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend James H Boyd Elementary School?
421 students attend James H Boyd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of James H Boyd Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James H Boyd Elementary School?
James H Boyd Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does James H Boyd Elementary School offer ?
James H Boyd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James H Boyd Elementary School part of?
James H Boyd Elementary School is part of Elwood Union Free School District.
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